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San Francisco Names Nation's First Drag Laureate, D'Arcy Drollinger

The city is demonstrating support for the art form when it's under attack in many places.

Gay NBA Team President Rick Welts Weds Partner

San Francisco Mayor London Breed officiated the wedding of Welts and Todd Gage. 

San Francisco Elects First Black Woman Mayor; Gay Candidate Concedes

Mark Leno would have been the city's first gay mayor, but London Breed makes history as its first African-American woman mayor.

San Francisco Just Swore in First LGBTQ Fire Chief

Jeanine Nicholson has made herstory. 

Bloomberg Apologizes to Trans People for Dehumanizing Remarks

"I understand that my words had caused hurt," the politician said, referring to the use of "it" and "man in a dress" for trans people.

S.F. Police, Mayor to Boycott Pride Due to Uniform Ban

Pride organizers will let police march but not in uniform -- and the cops say that's not good enough.

San Francisco’s Transgender Income Assistance Program Faces Legal Challenge

A lawsuit targeting initiatives for transgender individuals and other groups puts a spotlight on inclusivity and anti-discrimination in public policy.

Black Trans Man Banko Brown Killed by Security Guard in San Francisco

The guard will not be charged with a crime, as prosecutors say there is evidence he acted in self-defense.

Who was Harvey Milk?

Harvey Milk's legacy is honored every May 22 as Harvey Milk Day. Here's a little bit about exactly who the iconic advocate for LGBTQ+ rights was.

Ricardo Lara Could Be California's First Out Statewide Official

Lara advances to the general election in the race for insurance commissioner. Plus: results from Iowa, New Jersey, and Alabama.

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Enemy of the State

How Glenn Greenwald is taking on the world, and why he'll never stop.

PHOTOS: San Francisco's Epic Pride

San Francisco celebrated Pride this weekend in a big way, kicking off the festivities and celebrating the return of marriage equality to California.